Situated just south of Volnay and Pommard in the Côte de Beaune, Meursault is the most extensive southerly white wine commune of the Côte-d'Or. Surprisingly enough for an appellation of this quality, no Grand Cru exists, however the high quality of the 1er Cru more then compensates for this. The vineyard of Meursault « Perrières » tends to show a soil that is thinner and stonier than many of its immediate neighbours, producing what is arguably one of the finest example of the wine from this village.

Vinification & Ageing

Fermentation

Traditional in oak barrels with complete malolactic fermentation

Ageing

8 to 10 months ageing in oak barrels, 50% new

Barrels

Louis Latour cooperage, french oak, medium toasted

Wine tasting

Tasting Note

Sparkling gold in colour and with a full bouquet of yellow fruits, such as peach and apricot with nicely integrated oak which characterizes this Meursault 1er Cru "Perrières". On tasting the wine is fresh with subtle minerality. Still tightly-wound, but we can already see its ageing potential. Tasted November 2010.

Meursault 1er Cru "Perrières" 2016 - James Suckling - February 2018 - 93/100Aromas of lemongrass, sherbet, dried lemons and apples. Full-bodied,
rich and flavorful with cream, light vanilla and cooked apples. Tangy
and bright. This needs two or three years to come together.

A wide and actually silky nose. Growing higher tones of complexity,
almost floral too - acacia? A faint gas, but then a silkiness and a
weight of flavour. Really a great finish here with some intensity of
flavour. This is a wine that gets better and better in the mouth. - not
the most overt acidity but quite fresh enough. (Not bottled yet) Bill Nanson (UK)

Meursault 1er Cru "Perrières" 2012 - Burghound.com - June 2014 - 89/100There is a subtle touch of wood to the equally spicy if different nose of dried yellow orchard fruit along with plenty of the hallmark wet stone character. The medium-bodied flavors possess an attractive and seductive texture with a very suave mouth feel, all wrapped in a slightly toasty and lingering finish where a note of pain grillé surfaces. There is plenty of size, weight and mid-palate concentration (...). 2017+. By Allen Meadows (USA)

Meursault 1er Cru "Perrières" 2013 - Burghound.com - June 2015 - 91/100This is harmonious as the fresh, cool and elegant nose presents notes of acacia blossom, citrus peel, wet stone and discreet spice nuances. There is complexity to the attractively delineated and energetic medium-bodied flavors that possess solid persistence, all wrapped in a classy, mineral-driven and refined finish. This is lovely and if it can add more depth than my score presently envisions it could be excellent in time. By Allen Meadows (USA)

A little more vanilla here, honey and sweet fresh
character, with a nice juiciness at the core, though again it is very dry,
touches of honey and sweet apple revealed through the mid palate with a little
fat, but a long and concentrated finish that is quite stylish. (UK)

Meursault "Perrières" 2011 - Burghound.com - Allen Meadows (USA) - June 2013 - 89/100An intensely floral nose trimmed in a deft if not invisible hint of wood blends a panoply of ripe white and yellow fruit aromas together with subtle spice nuances. There is fine detail to the admirably rich medium weight flavors that possess solid energy on the saline finish where the oak resurfaces. 2017+

Meursault 1er Cru "Perrières" 2011 - Jancis Robinson - February 2013 - 16.5/20Mealy, oaky nose. Pretty oaky on the palate but has fruit density to carry the oak. Has intensity and length rather than finesse. Good concentration relative to many 2011s. Drink 2015-2021. By Julia Harding MW.

Meursault 1er Cru "Perrières" 2010 - Wine Spectator Online - February 2013 - 90/100Camphor, clove and white pepper deliver a distinct spiciness, with honey, apple and citrus relegated to the background for now. Racy and long, this still needs time to unwind. Best from 2014 through 2020. By Bruce Sanderson, USA.

Meursault 1er Cru "Perrières" 2008 - Allen Meadows' Burghound - July 2010 - 90-92/100A deft touch of wood frames reserved and primary aromas of white flower, wet stone and subtle spice hints that are followed by admirably pure, precise and detailed middle weight flavors that culminate in an intense and lingering finish that displays plenty of the hallmark minerality of a classic Perrières. This should be quite good. (90-92)/2015+

Meursault 1er Cru "Perrières" 2007 - Wine Spectator Insider - November 2009 - 94/100Racy yet stylish and exuding focused flavors of lime, green apple, flint and a hint of vanilla. Fine balance within its taut, linear profile, with a long stony finish. This should be aged beautifully. Best from 2012 through 2025. From France. By Bruce Sanderson, USA.

Meursault 1er Cru "Perrières" 2007 - Burghound.com - July 2009 - 89-92/100Relatively generous wood fights somewhat with the fresh, elegant and pure white flower and green apple aromas that marry into classy if not especially deep flavors that clearly possess ample soil and mineral influence on the detailed, vibrant and impressively long finish. This strikes me as rather awkward today and I suspect that it will harmonize once in bottle. My score offers the benefit of the doubt. 2013+

2006 Meursault 1er Cru "Perrières"From a single block of vineyards, purchased as juice, the Latour 2006 Meursault Perrieres offers scents of white peach, honey, toasted almond, and lily-of-the-valley. Pungent citrus zest and chalky mineral notes compliment the creamy texture and peachy, nutty richness in evidence on the palate, and a horseradish-like hint (possibly from botrytis) fails to disturb a polished, richly-satisfying finish. This should keep well for at least 5-7 years.

2003 Meursault “Perrières” - Burghound.com - October 2005 - 87 points :A somewhat more elegant and higher-toned nose of white flower and peach complements the pretty, round and sweet flavors that offer lovely complexity but frankly a heavy finish. To be sure, this is delicious, dense and mouth coating but this lacks the elegance one expects from Perrières. 87/now

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